4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Flying into and out of Indianapolis International Airport (IND) for the first time and it was easy to get around.”
Wendy L5★ on Google
Airports / Indiana / IND
Large airport · IND
Indianapolis International Airport.
Indianapolis, Indiana · 797 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
12,031 ratings
1
Operators based
797
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Indianapolis, IndianaELEV 797 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
12,031
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
797
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Indianapolis International Airport (KIND / IND) is a large commercial airport serving Indianapolis, Indiana. Field elevation is 797 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, IND is a home base: Tom Wood Aviation, Inc. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU, 33 nm), Monroe County Airport (BMG, 37 nm), and Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF, 50 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 11,200-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Indianapolis, IN destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IND to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KIND. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Indianapolis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHome of the Indianapolis Colts and Pacers, Indianapolis is best known for hosting the three largest single-day sporting events in the world, The Indy 500 in May, the Brickyard 400 in September and Red Bull Moto GP in August. This home city of the NCAA also frequently hosts Final Four, is the 2020 host of the NCAA college football title game and Big 10 Championship games.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Indianapolis
Your FBO? Claim it, freeIndianapolis is best known for hosting the three largest single-day sporting events in the world, the Indy 500 in May, the Brickyard 400 in July and Red Bull Moto GP in August. This Midwestern city is a hotbed for industries ranging from retail to manufacturing. According to a recent report, Indianapolis outpaced the industrial Midwest in spawning start-up businesses.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.72
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Since the car rental facilities are also located in the main building, the walk to and from your rental car is pleasantly short.”
Florian M.5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Indianapolis International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KIND
IATA
IND
FAA / Local
IND
Elevation
797 ft
Coordinates
39.7173° N · 86.2944° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 797 ft, IND sits lower than 55% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,200 ft
- 05L/23R11,200 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 05R/23L10,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 14/327,278 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,200 ft
IND's 11,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmCLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 37nmBMGMonroe County AirportBloomington
- 50nmHUFTerre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman FieldTerre Haute
- 51nmLAFPurdue University AirportWest Lafayette
- 52nmMIEDelaware County Johnson FieldMuncie
- 56nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKIND · Indianapolis International Airport · Indianapolis, IN
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IND on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 154 nm | 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 216 nm | 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 564 nm | 1h 43m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Boston (BED) | 698 nm | 2h 1m |
| Houston (HOU) | 749 nm | 2h 9m |
| Austin (AUS) | 798 nm | 2h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IND?
- Indianapolis International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IND?
- Indianapolis International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at IND?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Indianapolis International Airport as a home base, including Tom Wood Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Indianapolis International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve IND: Million Air Indianapolis and Signature Flight Support Indianapolis. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to IND?
- The closest alternate is Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), about 33 nm away, followed by Monroe County Airport (BMG) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IND to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 54m (216 nm), Washington DC about 1h 22m (413 nm), New York about 1h 43m (564 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.